Navy Did Not Adhere to Procurement Regulations in Acquiring a Computer for Its Ships Parts Control Center
IMTEC-84-16
Published: Jul 16, 1984. Publicly Released: Aug 14, 1984.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO evaluated the Navy's acquisition and use of a computer installed at the Ships Parts Control Center. In 1979, the Corps of Engineers leased this computer under the foreign military sales program to support the Saudi Arabian Naval Expansion Program. Later the Navy acquired the computer for a project.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | The Secretary of the Navy should ensure that Saudi Arabia is advised of the Navy's use of the computer while it was being leased with Saudi funds. |
Closed – Implemented
The Navy advised the Saudis on September 26, 1984, and is reimbursing them $39,000 for the computer's use.
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Computer equipment contractsComputer equipment managementFederal regulationsForeign military salesLeasesNational defense operationsNaval procurementProcurement lawSole source procurementIT acquisitions